Shah Rukh Khan movie Dunki released theatres today. When Bollywood superstar is looking for a hat-trick to end 2023, the film also marks ace director Rajkumar Hiran”s return to cinema after five years. The movie talks about illegal migration and boasts stellar star cast including aapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, Dia Mirza, Boman Irani, Satish Shah, Vikram Kochhar, Anil Grover, Dharmendra, and many others. As per the initial reports, Dunki is garnering mixed response among the netizens.
A user named @highonfilm_ wrote on X that Dunki is “spreading like wild fire.” “#ShahRukhKhan & #RajkumarHirani wins Hearts of Every Audiences,” he writes.
THE MASTERPIECE WORD OF MOUTH OF #DUNKI IS SPREADING
LIKE WILD FIRE 💥🔥#ShahRukhKhan & #RajkumarHirani wins HEARTS OF EVERY AUDIENCESHUGE DAY 1 ON CARDS 🔥#DunkiReviewpic.twitter.com/KfWuv0mkUb
— Phoenix (@highonfilm_) December 21, 2023
Another user, @GaurangBhardwa1 viewed Dunki as a “perfect family entertainment movie after so long.” He claims that actor and director has cooked the movie amazingly. “It”s an entertaining film with a strong message,” he added.
A perfect family entertainment movie after so long. Rajkumar Hirani and SRK cooked it amazingly. It”s an entertaining film with a strong message 👌🏻 #DunkiReview #Dunki pic.twitter.com/iy0qqoaXlk
— Raja Babu (@GaurangBhardwa1) December 21, 2023
Trade expert and film critic Joginder Tuteja reviews Dunki is “blockbuster”. In his detailed review posted on X, he wrote: “The film mixes everything, be it emotions, laughter, migration issue, twists-n-turns, all of which results in several heartwarming moments.”
#Dunki is a BLOCKBUSTER ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The film mixes everything, be it emotions, laughter, migration issue, twists-n-turns, all of which results in several heartwarming moments.
“Tear in eyes and smile on lips” – That’s the staple ingredient of #RajkumarHirani films and that’s in… pic.twitter.com/O1ibBIzfbi
— Joginder Tuteja (@Tutejajoginder) December 21, 2023
At the same time, not everyone is pleased with the film. A user named @TheSidMathur wrote on X, “Dunki is a average film with decent first half and dragged second half!”
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Dunki is a average film with decent first half and dragged second half! #ShahRukhKhan𓀠 & Vicky Kaushal have given good performances. Taapsee leaves zero impact.
Rajkumar Hirani”s direction is average,writing is very weak.
Final Verdict – Dunki is a… pic.twitter.com/qBu0fPHguV
— Siddharth Mathur (@TheSidMathur) December 21, 2023
Similarly, a user @RahulCh9290 claims the movie as “solid concept married by shoddy execution.”
#DunkiReview Solid Concept married by shoddy execution
⭐ ⭐ ✨#VickyKaushal and the supporting cast shine as the saving grace in an otherwise lackluster movie. #ShahRukhKhan is a huge letdown due to forced Punjabi accent #RajkumarHirani didn”t live up to expectations &… pic.twitter.com/m807gbWezU— Rahul Chauhan (@RahulCh9290) December 21, 2023
However, Shah Rukh Khan movie is always a celebration. Fans are in festive mood since the morning. As Prabhas starrer Salaar is going to hit theatres tomorrow, coming days will witness much talked cinematic clash between Dunki vs Salaar.